"He's an intelligent passer of the ball and will really suit the style I want us to play."

McKinnon thought that McCord would benefit from the switch to full-time training at Stark's Park from their Scottish Championship rivals.

The 19-year-old Darren Petrie had already been recruited from Dundee United.

The Rovers manager is seeking new midfield recruits after Ryan Conroy joined Queen of the South, Liam Fox left for a coaching role at Hearts, while Martin Scott, Kevin Moon and Liam McCroary were released.